Life Partners

2014, Comedy/Lgbtq+, 1h 33m

37 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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With two appealing leads adrift in a sitcom-worthy plot, Life Partners doesn't do quite enough to earn viewers' commitment. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A 29-year-old lawyer (Gillian Jacobs) and her lesbian best friend (Leighton Meester) experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond after one enters a serious relationship.

Cast & Crew

Leighton Meester
Sasha
Gillian Jacobs
Paige
Adam Brody
Tim
Abby Elliott
Vanessa
Julie White
Deborah
Gabourey Sidibe
Jen
Kate McKinnon
Trace
Beth Dover
Jenn
Greer Grammer
Mia
Monte Markham
Ken
Elizabeth Ho
Valerie
Zee James
Claire
Susanna Fogel
Director
Susanna Fogel
Screenwriter
Joni Lefkowitz
Screenwriter
Joni Lefkowitz
Producer
Jordana Mollick
Producer
Brendan Bragg
Producer
Riva Marker
Producer
Daniela Taplin Lundberg
Producer
Anne O'Shea
Executive Producer
Peter Touche
Executive Producer
Daniel Crown
Executive Producer
Brian Burgoyne
Cinematography
Kiran Pallegadda
Film Editing
Eric D. Johnson
Original Music
Matt Luem
Production Design
Courtney Hoffman
Costume Design
Sunday Boling
Casting
Meg Morman
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Critic Reviews for Life Partners

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Audience Reviews for Life Partners

  • Apr 06, 2015
    Great movie. Loved the relationship between the two best friends and how things change as they move along with their lives. Really relatable and well done. Very pleasantly surprised.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Apr 04, 2015
    Gillian Jacobs and Leighton Meester have a true and relatable chemistry here. Every character is different, with their own set of defining (exaggerated but still realistic) traits. Certainly a teen movie for those of us who were teens when the "teen movie" thing kicked off back in the late 90's, in that, these "teens" are jaded 29 year olds who have no idea where the Hell their lives are going and are surrounded by the drama of the technological age, trying to ignore it and hope that it will all go away, while simultaneously acting like they know how to handle it better than anyone else. There are truths to be found in Life Partners, but is there a grade-a story, career-defining roles or off the rails staying power? No. So please do support this sweet little Indie, it's well worth it, but don't think you'll be getting the best the genre has to offer either.
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